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Mia-Lily

Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mia-Lily: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2012.

Mia-Lily blends two internationally popular names into a modern double‑barrelled choice. Mia originated as a Scandinavian short form of Maria, ultimately from the Hebrew Miryam, often interpreted as “star of the sea” or “beloved.” Lily comes from the English word for the white flower, a symbol of purity and innocence long used as a given name. While no famous bearer shares the exact hyphenated form, both names stand alone with notable associations—Mia Farrow as a celebrated actress and Lily James as a screen star. The combination reflects a Scottish trend for paired names that honour family or simply sound harmonious. In Scotland, Mia-Lily appeared steadily from the early 2000s, offering a fresh yet familiar feel for parents seeking a name with two softly lyrical halves.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20125 babies
Latest (2016)
#6754 babies
Total births
13since 2012
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2012 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).